ラジオ英会話 7/24 - 7/28, 2023

ラジオ英会話 Lesson 76  Monday, July 24

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(0:19)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. Hey, David, I wanted to ask you something.
D: What's that?
R: I know you are busy but would it be possible for us to start the lesson?
D: Hi, guys, I'm David Evans. Let's get started.

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(9:32)
D: OK, everyone, it's time to practice. We have lots to cover. So, let's get right to it.
R: I want to talk about one technique that you guys can use, and that is... starting the beginning of the question a little bit slowly. That will emphasize the お願ぁ~い kind of feeling.

D: All right, pay attention to how we say it, and do your best to repeat with us. Here we go.

  • Is there any chance you could drive me to the station?
  • Is there any chance you could drive me to the station?

R: Next example,

  • Would you mind taking the lead on this project?
  • Would you mind taking the lead on this project?

D: Let's keep going.

  • I wonder if you can translate this for me.
  • I wonder if you could translate this for me.

R: Great, next one,

  • Can you do me a favor? I need to move the couch.
  • Can you do me a favor? I need to move the couch.

D: And one more,

  • I really could use your help.
  • I really could use your help.

(11:14)
D: Great job, everyone.
R: Excellent.

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ディクテーションパートはありませんでした


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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 77  Tuesday, July 25

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(0:16)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza. Welcome ba... ahhhhh! David, I was wondering where you went.
D: I've been here the whole time.
R: Oh.
D: Hi, everyone, I'm David Evans. Let's enjoy today's lesson. Here we go.

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(9:20)
R: OK, guys, it's time to practice. Here, I'd like to ask you to focus on emphasizing the word or words that express gratefulness. For example, "I appreciate it" or "great help." Keep that in mind.

(gratefulness 感謝の気持ち showing or expressing thanks, especially to another person)

D: All right. So, listen carefully and do your best copy our style.

  • Could you call me back in five minutes? I'd be thankful.
  • Could you call me back in five minutes? I'd be thankful.

R: Next example.

  • Would you mind turning on your video? I'd appreciate it.

Let's try one more time.

  • Would you mind turning on your video? I'd appreciate it.

D: Great work so far. Here's our next.

  • Would it be possible for you to walk me through the steps? I'd be much obliged.
  • Would it be possible for you to walk me through the steps? I'd be much obliged.

R: One last example,

  • Could you fold the laundry for me? That would be a great help.

One more time,

  • Could you fold the laundry for me? That would be a great help.

(11:05)
R: You guys have made my day with your excellent practice.
D: Very good.

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(14:35)
D: Hey Roza, I'm thinking こってりラーメン for lunch. What do you say?
R: Yeah, let's go.
D: Nice.

(こってり rich)
(あっさり light, plain)


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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 78  Wednesday, July 26

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(0:30)
R: Hey, everyone, this is Akino Roza.
D: And I'm David Evans. At least he goes to the gym, right? OK, let's get started.

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(8:33)
D: OK, everyone, it's time to practice. These phrases are very useful. They show your consideration for the other person's effort.

You have to consider what would be an appropriate reward for helping you out. So, it's a good way to show your thanks. Here is the first.

  • Could you please lend me your car? I'll fill up the tank.
  • Could you please lend me your car? I'll fill up the tank.

R: Next example.

  • I'm wondering if you could help me move. Drinks are on me after we finish.
  • I'm wondering if you could help me move. Drinks are on me after we finish.

D: And here's one more.

  • Would you mind hosting the party? I'll cover the cost of catering.
  • Would you mind hosting the party? I'll cover the cost of catering.

(9:56)
R: Excellent work, guys.
D: Great job.

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(14:21)
O: Would you mind drive me home? I'll buy you some candy.
D: Candy? I'm not a kid, but make it a doughnut and you've got yourself a deal.
R: Hey, David, would you mind driving me home? I'll get you three doughnuts.
D: Wooo!


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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 79  Thursday, July 27

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(0:19)
R: Hey, everyone, Akino Roza here.
D: And I'm David Evans.

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(9:32)
D: OK everyone, it's time to practice. I know what you are thinking. Wow, these are so long. Each of these has a situation and a request. To make this easy to practice, let's just use part of the situation and then the request. OK?

R: That's right. So, just listen to our example and repeat after us, OK?

D: Here we go.

  • I need to get in the shower. Will you answer my phone if it rings?
  • I need to get in the shower. Will you answer my phone if it rings?

R: OK, let's continue.

  • We need someone to fill in. Could you?
  • We need someone to fill in. Could you?

D: And here's one more.

  • I can't get backstage without an invite. I was wondering if you could get me on the list?
  • I can't get backstage without an invite. I was wondering if you could get me on the list?

(11:02)
R: Hey, David, I want to tell our listeners how great they are doing, but I can't find the words. Could you?
D: Sure thing. Everyone, great job!
R: Excellent work.

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(14:36)
O: OK, let's call it a day. Let's go to Big West Pizza.
D: Oh, really? OK, let's go.
R: As long as it's your treat.


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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 80  Friday, July 28

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(0:14)
R: Hey, everyone, thanks for joining us for Friday's review. This is Akino Roza.
D: It's Friday, Friday. ♪♬ Oh, sorry. Uh... Hi, and I'm David Evans. Let's enjoy the review.

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(14:28)
O: Yeah, this kind of things, sometimes happens, right?
D: You have to be careful who you open your heart to.
R: As they say, "All is fair in love and war."

All is fair in love and war.
恋と戦においてはあらゆることが正当化される。恋人を手に入れるため、あるいは戦争に勝つためには、どんな手段を用いても許されるということ。